Data centers for AI could nearly triple San Jose’s energy use. Who foots the bill?
News ClipCalMatters·San Jose, Santa Clara County, CA·12/8/2025
This story discusses the impact of data centers for artificial intelligence on the electric grid in San Jose, California. It highlights the plans by Pacific Gas & Electric to increase the city's electricity capacity to accommodate the growing data center demand, which is raising questions about who will pay for the necessary grid upgrades and how to keep the power clean.
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Artificial intelligence and its growing demand for data centers are putting new pressure on California’s electric grid. In San Jose, supporters see jobs and investment, while a key ratepayer advocate worries customers could end up paying for upgrades. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsr